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England Draft Ben White to Replace Alexander-Arnold for Euro 2020

June 7, 2021 Enrico Passarella England, Euro 2020, Italy, Netherlands, The Azzurri

England have announced that Ben White will substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold on the Euro 2020 squad. The Brighton defender was one of the final cuts out from the provisional 33-man roster. The 23-year-old center-back made his debut with the Three Lions in the recent friendly against Austria after an impressive campaign. His versatility contributed to the choice, as he can play either as center-back or as a holding midfielder.

Stefano Sensi and Trent Alexander-Arnold to Miss Euro Due to Injuries

June 4, 2021 Enrico Passarella England, Euro 2020, Italian Football, Italy, The Azzurri

Stefano Sensi picked up a new adductor injury in practice shortly after being declared fully healthy by coach Roberto Mancini. The Inter midfielder will undergo further tests this morning and has not left Coverciano yet. However, he is poised to be unavailable for the Euro and will be replaced by Matteo Pessina. England's Trent Alexander-Arnold will be sidelined for six weeks with a thigh injury, skipping the tournament.

England have a tricky group at Euro 2020 in Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland, but should be able to qualify to the knockout stages. The squad Gareth Southgate has selected does raise a few question marks, especially over the stability

Road to Euro 2020: England Team Analysis Powered by The Scouting App

June 3, 2021 Akhil Fisher England, Euro 2020, Serie A, The Scouting App

England have a tricky group at Euro 2020 in Croatia, Czech Republic and Scotland, but should be able to qualify to the knockout stages. The squad Gareth Southgate has selected does raise a few question marks, especially over the stability.

England and France Stars Await Test Results, KDB and Verratti Updates

June 3, 2021 Enrico Passarella Belgium, England, Euro 2020, France, Italy, The Azzurri

Two high-profile players got hurt in yesterday’s friendlies. England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold’s bowed out with a suspected thigh injury, while French defender Lucas Hernandez subbed off after a blow to the knee. Their availability for the Euro hinges on the response of the upcoming exams. Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne and Italy’s Marco Verratti are also in doubt for the opening matches due to pre-existing problems.

The History of the UEFA Euro: 1996, Penalty Shootouts and Golden Goals

May 25, 2021 Ed Summers Czech Republic, England, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, European Championships 2020, Germany

Euro 1996 was one of the most revered tournaments England have ever competed in since their 1966 World Cup victory. For one sunny month, it appeared that the Three Lions were on the verge of "bringing football home" only to be denied by a penalty save against Germany who would go onto triumph in the Final over Czech Republic.

The History of The UEFA Euro: 1968, A Year of Firsts and Lasts

May 1, 2021 Din Havolli England, Euro 2020, Euro Cup History, Europa! Europa!, European Championships 2020, Italy, The Azzurri, USSR, Yugoslavia

This week we look at UEFA Euro 1968, a year of firsts, a year of chance and a very different competition to the tournament we know today. Italy were the host nation and went on to win their only European championship to date in a pretty unconventional manner - making their way past the USSR by means of a coin toss and beating Yugoslavia in a Final that was played twice.

Nations League Round 4 Recap: Some Shocking Defeats to Report

October 15, 2020 Awais Khan Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Nations League, Serie A, Serie A 2020-2021

Round 4 was exciting and surely a step up after the results witnessed three days prior. With two international games under their belts, the teams gave a better account of themselves, and there were far fewer chinks in the armors at the display. While France and Portugal reassured their positions with convincing victories, Spain and England lost to Ukraine and Denmark.

Nations League Round 3 Recap: A Ronaldo – Mbappé Stalemate

October 13, 2020 Awais Khan Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Europa! Europa!, FIGC, France, Germany, Iceland, Italian Football, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Azzurri

If you were expecting drama, you should have missed the Round 3 of the UEFA Nations League fixtures this weekend. The status quo remained the same with plenty of tied games across the board. This is not to say there weren't any interesting movements in the different groups’ points table, but surely fans were expecting more from games like France - Portugal.

Mount Goal Leaves Martinez Ruing as England Claim Win Over Belgium

October 11, 2020 Luke Phelps Belgium, England, Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Nations League

England came from behind to beat Belgium 2-1 in their third game of this year's Nations League tournament, topping their group with seven points. Gareth Southgate named a strong side to face the Belgians tonight, headed by the in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Marcus Rashford. But it was former Everton manager Roberto Martinez whose Belgium side took an early lead.

In Round 2 of the Nations League, it was the Cristiano Ronaldo show in Stockholm as the Juventus ace scored a brace to get to 101 goals for Portugal

Nations League Round Two Recap: Cristiano Ronaldo Does It Again!

September 9, 2020 Awais Khan Euro 2020, Europa! Europa!, Italian Football, Nations League

The second round of the Nations League saw Cristiano Ronaldo stealing the stage but there was much more that happened both on and off the pitch. The international break ended just like it began, unable to answer how the coronavirus pandemic can be managed in football. Kylian Mbappé was the notable casualty of national duty, though he will soon return to action.

Portugal thrashed Croatia in their first game of the Nations League A - Here's our full recap of the round

Nations League A Round Recap: Portugal Off To a Stunning Start

September 6, 2020 Awais Khan Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Nations League, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland

After a gap of an eternity, international fixtures returned with the resumption of the UEFA Nations League, so here is our full recap of the First Round in the Division A of the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence was the main talking point for the Portuguese team, but his side still did light work of the Croatians who were missing Ivan Rakitic and Luka Modric.

Meanwhile in Moscow: Third Spot of WC Podium Goes to Belgium

July 14, 2018 The Cult of Calcio Staff Belgium, England, Meanwhile In Moscow, World Cup, World Cup 2018

The World Cup Third Place Playoff is probably the saddest game in the whole football season calendar. The match no team would like to be playing, having just lost the chance to be part of the real deal that happens the following day. Belgium earned the third spot by beating England 2-0 in Saint Petersburg with goals by Thomas Meunier and Eden Hazard.

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